The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that his support of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 is motivated by personal benefits.
Naija News reports that Wike explained that his support is based on principles, not what he might gain.
Wike, who previously served as governor of Rivers State, said his political stance has been consistent since 2023, and if he were seeking personal advantage, he would have resigned to pursue the presidency himself.
He added that his role in politics is not about winning at all costs but contributing to national progress.
“Every politics is local. What is the issue here? I am not working for Mr President for whatever I will get. No, it is not correct,” Wike said at a media parley at his residence in Abuja on Friday.
“I am not a governor. I can tell you today, as I said, I am supporting the President, not just in Rivers.
“Nigerians know right from 2023 that I said I was supporting the President. If I want to play a game, I am resigning to run for the presidency. Can’t I do that?”
Meanwhile, Wike has said the African Democratic Congress (ADC) should be happy with the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regarding its leadership.
Naija News reports that Wike’s comment follows INEC’s decision to remove the names of former Senate President, David Mark, and former Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, from its portal, as National Chairman and National Secretary of the ADC, respectively.